Financial Reporting Associate (London, UK)

Job description

Introduction

Alantra is an international financial services company.

Tasks

• Overseeing the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting cycle for multiple legal entities in the UK and non-UK operations to ensure they are completed within internal and external reporting deadlines.
• For international operations, this includes monitoring local outsourcers to ensure they have all the necessary information, deadlines are met, and there is an understanding of financial reporting movements in each jurisdiction.
• Managing the monthly balance sheet reconciliation process to ensure that all accounts are reconciled on time and implementing new accounting standards as necessary.
• Promoting continuous improvement and automation by designing and implementing new processes and internal controls to integrate evolving business and reporting requirements.
• Assistance with preparing quarterly VAT returns and regulatory filings; corporate income tax and transfer pricing matters.
• Support with certain company secretarial requirements.

Requirements

• Experience in a finance role, preferably in financial reporting.
• Postgraduate financial qualification (e.g., ACA) strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree preferred, but open to candidates with alternative experience.
• Strong interest in banks and financial services.
• Knowledge and experience in the automation of financial controls and analytics.
• Proven ability to collaborate with international colleagues in different jurisdictions would be an advantage.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and eager to learn.
• Ability to take responsibility for a task while working under pressure.
• Entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to contribute own ideas and work autonomously.
• English language skills (verbal and written) are required.
• High level of professional ethics and integrity.

We offer

• A dynamic and collaborative team environment.
• An international and diverse workforce.
• A company committed to creating an inclusive culture.